Seeking vet friend from long ago

[uppityperson]

When I was in college in the early to mid-70's, I hung out with a group of vets, some Viet Nam, some other places but the same time period. I would love to find a couple of them as they were very important to me, but then I moved across the country. I do not know where to start. A basic search of their names with Viet Nam veteran doesn't give me much.

Search shows me a lot of sites, but many seem basic people search with payments required. Is there a site you'd recommend or a way to search otherwise?

Thank you.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Man. Good luck. First and last name, where they grew up, that's where I'd start.

Selective Service numbers would trace back to place of residence, I think, then check veterans' groups local to that home address?

I don't know. I guess we/they enjoyed an anonymity that we don't today.

Good, bad, who knows.

Good luck.

[DURHAM D]

2. Facebook. My brother has reconnected with several guys

he served with. He was in from 63-67.

[uppityperson]

3. Thanks, I got one hit there which may pan out on one. Will keep looking

[donco]

4. if he was in the Marines

go here.We have 101,756 members; someone should know someone your looking for.

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/forum.php

[uppityperson]

5. Thanks, I think he wasn't, told me he "shot gooks". He was something and very special to me

A very conflicted but very fair caring person. I will check about another as he may have been. Thank you for the link. It was a long time ago and I never did let them know what they meant to the younger coming of age me. As I am aging, am thinking of it all again.

[pinboy3niner]

6. Also check Classmates for his HS year

He may turn up there.

[MADem]

7. You could maybe try this....?

http://www.military.com/buddy-finder/?ESRC=mrvr.nl

Can't say I've used it personally, but it might be worth a try...?